antihistamine
UK/.ænti'histәmi:n/US
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Definitions
n.
A drug that counteracts the effects of histamine, commonly used to relieve allergy symptoms and colds.
抗组胺药；抗过敏药
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedantiagainst, opposite
+
histamineother
=antihistamine
Example Sentences
- 1.
She took an antihistamine to relieve her allergy symptoms.
- 2.
Antihistamine medications can cause drowsiness in some patients.